Our guide was absolutely fantastic! They brought so much energy and humor to the whole experience. We learned so much about the local culture and history that we would never have discovered on our own. Highly recommend Saigon Adventure to anyone visiting!
Emily Johnson
Taking this tour was the best decision we made on our trip. Our guide didn't just feel like a tour guide, but like a local friend showing us around their city. Their English was excellent, and they made sure everyone was comfortable and having fun.
Michael Thompson
I cannot say enough good things about our guide. Their knowledge of the area was incredibly impressive, and they answered all our questions with so much patience. They took us to some amazing hidden spots. A truly 5-star experience!
Sarah Williams
Everything from the booking process to the actual tour was seamless. What really made it special was our incredible guide. They were so attentive, ensuring we were safe and engaged the entire time. It felt very authentic and far from a typical tourist trap.
David Miller
If you book with Saigon Adventure, you are in great hands! You can really tell how passionate the guides are about sharing their culture. Our guide went above and beyond to make our day special, sharing personal stories that made the culture come alive.
Jessica Brown
This experience ended up being the absolute highlight of our vacation! Our guide was exceptional—funny, polite, and so knowledgeable. They paced everything perfectly so we never felt rushed. I would book with them again in a heartbeat.
James Anderson
Tour Duration: 4 Days, 3 Nights
Transportation: Air-conditioned van
Discover a different side of Vietnam on this 4-day, 3-night Central Highlands Vietnam Tour, traveling from Ho Chi Minh City through Lak Lake, Buon Ma Thuot and Pleiku. Follow sections of the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail while exploring waterfalls, mountain landscapes, coffee-growing regions and villages shaped by the traditions of local ethnic communities.
Designed for travelers who want to go beyond Vietnam’s usual tourist routes, this journey combines beautiful scenery, local culture and wartime history with a slower, more authentic look at life in the Central Highlands.
Your Central Highlands Vietnam tour begins with a morning flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Buon Ma Thuot. After meeting your local guide, travel through the peaceful highland countryside to Lak Lake, one of the most scenic stops in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
After checking in at a homestay in Jun Village, enjoy lunch with a local family before exploring the village on foot. Learn about the daily life and traditions of the M’nong community, discover traditional brocade weaving and visit the former elephant training area.
You can also enjoy optional kayaking on Lak Lake before returning to the village for a home-cooked dinner and a relaxing evening surrounded by the quiet atmosphere of the Central Highlands.
06:00 AM – 08:00 AM: Morning flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Buon Ma Thuot. Flight ticket is not included.
08:30 AM: Meet your guide and transfer to Lak Lake.
09:00 AM: Check in at your homestay in Jun Village.
12:00 PM: Lunch with a local family.
01:00 PM – 04:00 PM: Guided walk through Jun Village, including local cultural experiences, traditional brocade weaving and village life. Optional kayaking on Lak Lake is available at your own expense.
06:00 PM: Dinner with a local family.
07:30 PM: Overnight at the homestay near Lak Lake.
After breakfast, leave Lak Lake and continue deeper into the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Visit King Bao Dai’s former hunting lodge and stop at the historic Broken Bridge on Highway 14 before heading toward two of the region’s most impressive natural attractions.
Explore Dray Sap and Dray Nur Waterfalls, surrounded by lush forest and dramatic highland scenery. Depending on local conditions, you can enjoy a short forest walk or spend time relaxing near the waterfalls before lunch.
In the afternoon, travel back to Buon Ma Thuot, with opportunities to stop for photos along the way. After checking in at your hotel, the evening is free to explore the city, visit a local market or enjoy dinner at your own pace.
07:30 AM: Breakfast at the homestay.
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM: Transfer to King Bao Dai’s former hunting lodge.
09:00 AM – 10:00 AM: Visit the historic Broken Bridge on Highway 14.
10:30 AM – 12:00 PM: Explore Dray Sap and Dray Nur Waterfalls, with time for a short forest walk or swimming if conditions are suitable.
12:30 PM: Lunch.
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM: Drive back to Buon Ma Thuot with scenic photo stops along the way.
04:30 PM: Check in at your hotel in Buon Ma Thuot.
Evening: Free time for dinner and optional exploration of the local market.
Overnight: Buon Ma Thuot.
After breakfast, explore more of Buon Ma Thuot before continuing north toward Pleiku. Visit the local market, a minority Catholic church, a rubber plantation and black pepper gardens for a closer look at everyday life and agriculture in Vietnam’s Central Highlands.
Continue along the historic Ho Chi Minh Trail, stopping at a war memorial, an Ede village and the Death Valley battlefield, an area connected to important fighting during the Vietnam War. The journey offers a mix of wartime history, rural landscapes and local communities away from Vietnam’s busiest tourist routes.
After lunch, continue toward Pleiku and visit Sea Lake, one of the area’s most scenic natural attractions, together with a Sedang village before checking in at your hotel.
07:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00 AM – 09:30 AM: Explore Buon Ma Thuot Central Market, visit a minority Catholic church and stop at a rubber plantation.
09:30 AM – 11:00 AM: Visit a war memorial, black pepper gardens and an Ede village.
11:00 AM – 12:30 PM: Travel north along the Ho Chi Minh Trail toward Pleiku, with a stop at the Death Valley battlefield.
12:30 PM: Lunch en route.
02:00 PM – 04:00 PM: Visit Sea Lake and a Sedang village.
04:30 PM: Check in at your hotel in Pleiku.
Evening: Free time for dinner and overnight in Pleiku.
Note: If road or weather conditions are unsuitable, the Sea Lake visit may be moved to Day 4 before the return flight.
Enjoy your final breakfast in Pleiku before checking out of the hotel and transferring to Pleiku Airport. Your 4-day Central Highlands Vietnam tour ends with a morning flight back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Take home memorable experiences from the Ho Chi Minh Trail, mountain landscapes, waterfalls and local communities you have discovered along the journey.
07:00 AM: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:30 AM: Check out and private transfer to Pleiku Airport.
10:00 AM: Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Tour ends upon arrival.
Note: Domestic flight tickets are not included and can be arranged upon request.
Note: Domestic flight ticket is not included. The estimated cost is around 150 USD per person.
No extra fees—everything included is clearly stated.
Change your date or cancel up to 12 hours in advance for a full refund.
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